New Lunch Program
For the 2010 - 2011 school year, a newly enhanced
lunch program is being introduced. The school has listened to parent
surveys and has made improvements to the lunch offerings. School
lunches will no longer be managed by a third-party vendor, and the school
has hired award-winning Chef Allison as a full-time staff member.
Lunch Program Enhancements
improved accuracy & streamlined account funding
reduced pricing for meals
a la carte pricing options ($1, $2, & $3 selections) a sandwich bar and grab n' go salads box lunch orders can be placed for off-campus experiences after-school snack offerings for $1 menu changes and a wider variety of desserts and an increased focus on local & organic vendors, including produce from the CSS garden.
Learn How to Fund Your Lunch Account and Check Balances
Click here for step-by-step instructions on funding your pre-paid lunch account and how to check the balances in Powerschool. Please read the instruction document and know that going
forward, parents must prepay student's lunches.
Meals - One-Pass-Through Lunch including beverages: Children's School (K-5th): $4.80 (reduced by $.15 from last year) Middle School (6th-8th): $5.60 (reduced by $.15 from last year)
Upper School (9th-12th): $5.60 (reduced by $.15 from last year)
Beverages only: All grade levels: $1.40 (reduced by $.05 from last year)
A la Carte Pricing: $1, $2, & $3 items - A variety of offerings will be made available during lunch. Grab n' Go Salads - For $3.85, students headed
to club meetings, tutoring sessions, or advisee meetings can pick up a boxed Chef
Salad or Chicken Caesar Salad. This convenient option also comes with a
bottled water for the student on the run. Kodiak Box Lunches - Classes going off campus will be offered the opportunity to purchase Kodiak Box Lunches for $3.85. These box lunches are perfect to order for sports teams headed to away games.
Kodiak Snack Shack - Staying after school for
drama practice, athletics, or student council? Stop by the Kodiak Snack
Shack for a variety of healthy and high-energy, $1 snack options. Click here for the August 19 - September 10, 2010 Menu.On the first day of school, ice cream sandwiches will be served to everyone buying lunch! For more information, contact Chef Allison Thompson, at (719) 434-3550 or email her at athompson@css.org. |
Riding The Bus This Year?
The Colorado Springs School has a
newly painted bus ready to start picking up students! Watch for the new blue bus around town.
Available Bus Routes:
Woodmen and Lexington . . . King Soopers.
Constitution and Powers . . . Safeway.
Garden of the Gods and Centennial . . . Ace Hardware.
Uintah and Cooper . . . Mesa Hills Baptist Church.
Woodland Park . . . Safeway.
Monument . . . Baptist Road King Soopers.
Pueblo . . . Sam's Club.
To request bus service, click here. A minimum of four riders at each stop is required to run the route.
For more information on riding the bus this school year, contact Bill Jensen, Transportation Coordinator, at (719) 640-6259.
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Forms! Forms! Forms!
Medical Forms
All mandatory medical forms are located on
the CSS website and are available for
download. All medical forms should be returned by now to Nurse Leigh Saulsbury, 21
Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. DOWNLOAD FORMS>
The forms must be completed, signed, and in our
files before your student can attend school or participate in sports
practices, pre-season camps, or off-campus field trips. There are no exceptions
when it comes to the safety and well being of your child! If you have any
questions, please call Nurse Leigh Saulsbury at (719)434-3520 or email her at lsaulsbury@css.org.
Summer Mailing
Every family received a custom summer mailing with a variety of information forms to fill out. All forms were due back July 30, 2010! While all forms play a particularly important role in the operation of
the school, the Parent Information Sheet is critical to compiling the
School Directory. Everyone loves receiving the School Directory at the
Carnival, but delays in the return of the Parent Information Sheet can delay this publication unnecessarily. If you value your School
Directory, please return these materials in a timely fashion.
A big "thank you" to everyone who has already completed and returned forms.
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School Supply Lists Online 
Prepare for school
now! Click below on the links for School Supply and Gear lists for Children's School and Middle School.
2010-2011 Children's School Supply List
2010-2011 Middle School Supply List
2010 Middle School Seminar 1 Gear List
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2010-2011 Handbooks Online
Navigate rules, policies, and expectations with the assistance of these informative handbooks. While a few clarifications were made from last year's editions, no new major policies were implemented. Each family is encouraged to review the handbook annually and use it as a tool.
Children's School Handbook
Middle School Handbook
Upper School Handbook
Athletic Handbook
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PowerSchool - Enhanced Parent Access
The newly enhanced parent portal
enables access to all children in a family with a single parent login.
If a parent forgets their user name or password, new account recovery
options allow parents to recover their own account information without
having to contact the school.
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Upper School Textbooks Available For Online Purchase Upper School students may place textbook orders from the MBS ONLINE BOOKSTORE or by calling
800-325-3252. Since The Colorado Springs School no longer orders books for Upper School students,
they must order their own books for Summer Reading and for the fall
semester. When they receive their schedules for next year, they should go
online or hit the bookstores! Book listings for the coming school year
will be available online. MBS Direct is the official
textbook provider for our school and is a one-stop shop that offers convenience
and great customer service. However, students may use any service they
choose. For more information on MBS Direct online book ordering, contact Patricia
Story, Accountant, at (719)434-3505, or email her at
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Don't Miss Beginning-Of-The-Year Events
Start the school year off right and connect at these community-building events. These are events to see and be seen!
All-School Ice Cream Social
TONIGHT - Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Quad (Rain Location: Louise Honnen Tutt Field House)
Come casual and consume the last tastes of summer with a frozen treat. Be
ready to mix and mingle with students, teachers, parents, and family
members. This is a perfect night to get back into the flavor of the new
school year.
While the kids hang out at the Ice Cream Social, Middle School and Upper
School New Parent Orientation will occur from 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Middle School new parents (including all 6th grade parents) will gather in the Trianon Terrace Room, and Upper School new parents (including all 9th grade parents) will meet in the Lobby of the Louisa Performing Arts Center.
Parents Association Welcome Coffee
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Upper Plaza of the Louisa Performing Arts Center
This wonderful gathering is sponsored by the Parents Association and is an opportunity for the
entire CSS community to welcome our new parents and visit with all parents on the first day of school. Get the kids settled and stay for coffee and conversation.
The Head of School,
Division Heads, CSS Administrators, and Parents Association Representatives will
all be on hand to welcome everyone back to school. Come and learn about
volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with the Parents Association this
year.
Coffee and homemade
cinnamon rolls will be served!
For more information, contact Ruth Watts, Hospitality & Outreach Committee Chair, at
(719) 481-2629 or email her at drwatts2@att.net.
Admission Office New Parent Welcome Coffee
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Tiffany Williamson's Office on the first floor of the Trianon
All parents are invited to drop by the Admission Office to connect with current parents and meet new parents. Let's give a big Kodiak welcome
over coffee and conversation.
Academics in the Spotlight and Parent Information Night
Each division hosts a night in which parents come to school
and meet teachers, connect with the curriculum, and learn their student's schedule.
MS Academics in the Spotlight
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In The Trianon
Children's School Parent Information Night for 3rd - 5th Grade
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
In classrooms
US Academics in the Spotlight
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In the El Pomar Academic Center
Need help navigating between buildings on campus and finding the locations of upcoming events? View a campus map.
Additional grade level parent meetings will be held during the first few weeks of school and can be found on the Major Dates calendar.
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Back-to-School Shopping Is Easy With BearWear  Are your ready for
that first chance of the year to sport your Kodiak spirit? In the
Children's School, children are encouraged to wear Kodiak
blue every Friday. Why not order some gear here? At events hosted during the first week of school, families will be able to place orders for selected sale items. By consolidating orders, families will be offered a lower price point and save on shipping. ALL ORDER FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO RICK RISK, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 21. Visit the BearWear table at the Ice Cream Social or the Parents Association Welcome Coffee to fill out and turn in your order form.More than 80 items are available on the webstore. Get outfitted throughout the school year by purchasing from the BearWear Webstore. Sweats, t-shirts, duffle bags, fleeces, jackets, and
much more are all waiting to be embroidered with CSS and Kodiak logos. Be a
proud parent and order up some fan gear, too. Bulk orders are available for teams, clubs, and classes. Place a bulk order and
get discounted prices on products and shipping. For bulk order
information, contact Valerie Duringer at 1-800-852-6646. |
Planning Your Calendar?
Download and use The
Colorado Springs School Major Dates calendar for 2010 - 2011 by clicking here. (Last updated: August 3, 2010)
To access the All-School Calendar, Sports
Calendars, and much more click here. Bookmark or subscribe to your favorite calendars!
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Fall Sports Practices and Parent Meeting
Official practices for all Upper School and Middle School fall sports began on Monday, August 16, 2010.
Remember, a current physical (physicals are good for 365 days) and the
Consent For Medical Care form must be turned in to the school nurse in
order to practice.
The fall sports Parent Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Louisa Performing Arts Center.
Upper School Boys' Golf
Practices began Tuesday, August 10. All practices are arranged with various golf courses. For more information, contact head coach, John Krause, at johnBkrause@aol.com.
Upper School Boys' Soccer
From August 16-18 the team will practice from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and when school begins,
from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. They will meet on the west soccer field of Boddington Field. For more information, contact head coach, Amos White, at (719)475-2019 or email him at awhite@css.org.
Upper School Girls' Volleyball
From August 16-18 practice will be held in the Field House from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For more information, contact head coach, Kyong Lee, at (719)238-1824 or email her at kyonglee1991@yahoo.com.
Upper School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
All practices will be at 3:30 p.m., meeting in the parking lot area south of the Field House. For more information, contact head coach, Joseph Arnold, at (719)390-7799 or email jarnold@css.org.
Upper School Boys' Tennis
All practices will be at Memorial Park. On August 16 and 17, practices
will be from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beginning August 18, practices will be from
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact head coach, Brian Ford, at (719)213-0554 or email him at brian@memorialparktennis.com.
Middle School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
For the first week of practice, the team will meet in front of the Trianon and practice will be from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact head coach, Kelly Walker, at (719)205-4212 or email her at photog64@mac.com.
Middle School Girls' Volleyball
The
girls will meet in the Field House for practice from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact head coach, Carla Davies, at (719)231-8128 or email her at cdavies@dcsheriff.net.
Middle School Boys' Soccer
The boys will meet on the far soccer field of Boddington Field from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact head coach, Mario Garcia, at m2mgarcia@comcast.net.
Click here for facility descriptions and a campus map.
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Smile! Express Yourself.
Mark your calendars for Picture Days. Individual and class pictures will will be taken this year by Lifetouch, and these portraits will be used in the yearbook. Families will have the opportunity to customize packages with multiple portrait looks and place online or paper orders.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - Children's School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - PreK class* and Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Upper School (9th -12th Grade)
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - Make-up Photos/Late Enrollees (PreK - 12th Grade) Lifetouch offers a 100% refund or retake guarantee.
Thursday, January 6, 2011 - Second Semester New Enrollees
The school will not produce a family pictorial directory this year, but Lifetouch will offer local studio appointments for families looking to have a portrait taken. More details to follow.
*PLEASE NOTE: Since some PreK students only come a couple of days a week, the only time the whole class is together is on Wednesdays, thus individual and class portraits for PreK will be taken with the Middle School on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
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ROAR Undergoes Redesign
As we prepare for a new school year, ROAR, the weekly CSS e-communication newsletter, has taken on a new look! A new feature of the redesign includes a Table of Contents which provides hyperlinks to all the articles. QuickLink buttons down the right column are also hyperlinks and easily allow the user to click on the button and navigate to our popular Facebook page and highly trafficked pages of our website. Information will still be organized following the R.O.A.R. acronym: Reminders (a highlight of upcoming events), Opportunities (ways to get involved and announcements regarding school fundraising initiatives), Achievements (applauding the successes of our students and teachers) and Requests (how you can help the school community). We will continue to publish ROAR weekly on Tuesdays throughout the school year. This fresh new look will also be replicated in other electronic communications. |
 Opportunities
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Do You Grocery Shop at Albertsons?
The Colorado Springs School participates in the Albertsons Community Partners
Program. It's a great program that
allows the school to earn contributions when you shop at Albertsons. There is no cost to get involved. Just scan your key tag every time you grocery shop at
Albertsons, and we will earn 1%.
To get an Albertsons Community Partner Card, contact Ruth Khan, Parents Association Albertsons Card Committee Chair, at
tkhanfamily@comcast.net. Ruth Khan will also be at the Parents Association Welcome Coffee passing out Albertsons Cards.
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Get Involved - Volunteer for Carnival!
 Carnival on Friday, October 1, is an amazing testament to parent volunteers. Entirely produced by the Parents Association, volunteers are always needed to transform the quad area into a carnival atmosphere for an afternoon with games and entertainment. Help make the festivities a success. Funds raised at each of the game booths go directly to support class activities. There is a volunteer position for everyone!
Get involved today, contact, Carnival Chair, Krista Peel, at (719)244-7020 or email her at kap4677@gmail.com.
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Celebrate Our Gifts Auction & Party!
Save the date for next year's Celebrate Our Gifts benefit auction
on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort!
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Achievements
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Student Spotlight
Lights...Camera...Action!
Caroline F. spent three weeks in New York City this
summer studying filmmaking with the New York Film Academy. She lived with
students from all over the world, and attended classes every morning taught by
industry experts. In the afternoons, Caroline filmed on the streets of the Big Apple. During evenings and on weekends, she explored
neighborhoods, parks and museums, and, of course, restaurants. Caroline learned
about and practiced all aspects of filmmaking, from creating storyboards, casting
actors, working lights and sound, editing, and directing. Each student finished
two films, utilizing actors from the NYFA acting program and crew made up of
other students. Everyone had the opportunity to do each crew job. It was truly
an amazing experience.
Caroline will continue to hone her filmmaking interest and share her talents with the CSS community this fall, as she is working on a video with the Advancement Office for the Annual Fund.
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Submit Achievements and Photos
Parents and teachers
are encouraged to submit nominations and digital photos of student
achievements to Jessica James, Director of Communications, at jjames@css.org.
These extracurricular achievements make us a well-rounded school and highlight
the many unique talents and passions of our student body. Each
week, a diverse selection of achievements is highlighted
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Requests
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Open Houses in 2010-2011
The Admission Office is planning two Open Houses for the 2010-2011 school year. Our current families are integral to inviting and sharing the value of a CSS education. Please extend an invitation to a prospective family. Upcoming Open Houses Monday, October 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tiffany Williamson, Director of Admission and Financial Assistance, at twilliamson@css.org or (719)434-3524. |
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